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SOC 2

Get from "customers are asking for SOC 2" to a clean Type I or Type II report, with controls that hold up under audit.

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Why It Matters

Why SOC 2

For SaaS and technology companies selling into the U.S. market, SOC 2 has become the default proof of security maturity — often the first thing an enterprise buyer's security team asks for before a contract can move forward. Built on the AICPA's Trust Services Criteria, a SOC 2 report is produced by an independent CPA firm and is not a certification you "pass" once; it's an ongoing demonstration that your controls actually operate as designed, evaluated at a point in time (Type I) or over a period, typically 6–12 months (Type II).

Not A Generic Checklist

The Advantages

Why Work With Syntone on SOC 2

01

Removes the #1 Sales Blocker

For SaaS vendors, a SOC 2 report is frequently the single document that unblocks an enterprise deal stuck in security review.

02

Scoped to Your Business

You select the Trust Services Criteria (Security is mandatory; Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity and Privacy are optional) that actually match what you sell.

03

Type I Fast, Type II Durable

Start with a Type I report to show customers controls are designed correctly now, then build toward Type II to prove they operate reliably over time.

04

Auditor-Tested, Not Self-Graded

Unlike a self-attestation, the report is issued by an independent CPA firm — it carries weight precisely because you don't grade your own homework.

Methodology

Implementation & Audit Roadmap

How a SOC 2 engagement typically moves from first assessment to a defensible, audit-ready result.

01

Scope & Trust Services Criteria Selection

Choose which Trust Services Criteria apply to your systems and services, and define the audit boundary.

02

Readiness (Gap) Assessment

Compare current controls against the selected criteria to identify gaps before an auditor ever sees them.

03

Control Design & Remediation

Design, document and implement the missing controls — access management, change management, monitoring, vendor risk and more.

04

Evidence Collection Setup

Establish repeatable evidence collection so controls can be proven operating, not just described, over the observation period.

05

Type I Audit

An independent CPA firm evaluates whether controls are suitably designed as of a specific point in time.

06

Observation Period & Type II Audit

Operate the controls over a 6–12 month window, then undergo audit testing that controls operated effectively throughout — producing the Type II report most enterprise buyers ultimately require.

The Business Case

Benefits of Being Compliant

  • Shortens Enterprise Sales Cycles. A current SOC 2 report answers most of a security questionnaire before the conversation even starts.
  • Standardizes Vendor Trust. One audited report satisfies dozens of customers' due-diligence requirements instead of a custom response per deal.
  • Builds Genuinely Operating Controls. Because Type II tests controls over time, the process forces controls that actually work day-to-day, not just on paper.
  • Signals Maturity to Investors. A SOC 2 report is increasingly a diligence item for institutional investors and acquirers evaluating SaaS companies.
The Cost of Waiting

Obligations & Risks of Non-Compliance

What's actually at stake if SOC 2 stays on the "someday" list.

Deals Stall in Security Review. Without a report, enterprise prospects routinely pause procurement until you can answer a lengthy custom questionnaire — or walk away entirely.Critical
No Independent Proof of Controls. Customer promises about your security posture carry little weight without third-party audit evidence behind them.Medium
Contractual Exposure. Many enterprise contracts now require SOC 2 as a condition of the agreement — inability to produce one can trigger breach-of-contract or termination clauses.Critical
Repeated Diligence Overhead. Every prospect without a shared report means a fresh, resource-draining questionnaire cycle for your team.Medium

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How It Works

A Short, Guided Quote Request

Rather than a generic contact form, we ask a focused set of questions about your organization and your SOC 2 needs. That lets us scope engagements accurately and send a proposal that reflects your actual environment — not a one-size-fits-all package.

01

Tell Us About You

A few details about you and your organization.

02

Your Environment

Questions specific to SOC 2 — nothing generic.

03

Get Matched

We score and route your request, then reach out with next steps.

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